Name: daniel e gregory

Text: John 3:16

Original:

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Paraphrase:

Father God loves us so much that He sent His Son to earth in order to save the Cosmos. Jesus saved the universe and we may be saved as well as long as we believe He is the Only One who provides life, love, and happiness.

Strongs’ #

G2889

Insights:

John uses approximately at least 1/3rd of all bible references occur in the writings of John. Primarily relates to a harmonious structure. Has linguistic roots is something that needs to be taken care of.

Listening conclusion:

John’s concerned with the universe. Perhaps that’s why his gospel is sometimes called the “universal gospel” because he is worried about everyone’s salvation and God’ expansive kingdom throughout the cosmos. Salvation therefore, isn’t just about redeeming humans from sin, but keeping the rest of the universe safe from the infection (like a quarantine!) of sin.